New York Yankees' Rodriguez reacts after being hit by a pitch while playing for Tampa Yankees during a minor league baseball game against Bradenton Marauders in Tampa

New York Yankees' Rodriguez reacts after being hit by a pitch while playing for Tampa Yankees during a minor league baseball game against Bradenton Marauders in Tampa

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reacts after being hit by a pitch while playing for the Tampa Yankees during the fifth inning of a minor league baseball game against the Bradenton Marauders in Tampa, Florida July 13, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Carlson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) ORG XMIT:...

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reacts after being hit by a pitch while playing for the Tampa Yankees during the fifth inning of a minor league baseball game against the Bradenton Marauders in Tampa, Florida July 13, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Carlson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) ORG XMIT:... (MIKE CARLSON / REUTERS)

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reacts after being hit by a pitch while playing for the Tampa Yankees during the fifth inning of a minor league baseball game against the Bradenton Marauders in Tampa, Florida July 13, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Carlson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) ORG XMIT:...